HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-4689

HR 4689

ByRepresentative Schmidt

WHEREAS, The Washington State House of Representatives recognize excellence in every field of endeavor; and

WHEREAS, The Liberty Lake Falcons Ridgeline High School Volleyball Team demonstrated focus and discipline, overcoming adversity with hard work in the classroom throughout the year while demonstrating exemplary athleticism throughout the duration of their season; and

WHEREAS, The Falcons have won the 2023 3A Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Academic State Championship, which honors the team with the highest grade point average in the state; and

WHEREAS, As one, the Falcons achieved an impressive cumulative grade point average of 3.894; and

WHEREAS, The team consisted of thirteen players, three sophomores, nine juniors, and two seniors, of which, nine were returning varsity athletes; and

WHEREAS, The team total of advanced placement classes taken during the championship is 23; and

WHEREAS, No team can be successful without all the teachers, administrators, and coaching staff at Ridgeline High School, who all played a pivotal role in their athletes' success;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the tremendous achievement by the Ridgeline Volleyball Team of winning the 2023 3A Washington Interscholastic Activities Association academic championship; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Ridgeline High School Volleyball Team, Principal Jesse Hardt, and Coach Whitney Abell.